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Red Knot is a wine produced by brothers Kym and John Davey at the Shingleback estate in McClaren Vale, Australia. The estate was first purchased by their grandfather in 1957, and the Davey brothers brought their combined expertise in farming, business and winemaking to produce under their own label beginning in the 1990s. Their aim is to make value-driven wines that express the true essence ... Read more

Red Knot is a wine produced by brothers Kym and John Davey at the Shingleback estate in McClaren Vale, Australia. The estate was first purchased by their grandfather in 1957, and the Davey brothers brought their combined expertise in farming, business and winemaking to produce under their own label beginning in the 1990s. Their aim is to make value-driven wines that express the true essence of McClaren Vale. Red Knot wines are produced as concentrated, fruit-forward expressions, designed to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Read less

Editorial Reviews for Red Knot Shiraz Mclaren Vale

Jammy on the nose with deep notes of plum, currant and a whack of vanilla oak all topped with plenty of cracked black pepper. Pretty well balanced in the mouth though this lacks a little cohesiveness. The fruit is a bit mild compared to the nose and shows decent freshness and some nice blue streaks along with notes of pepper and herb. The tannins are fairly soft though the acidity seems to be the disjointed culprit. A crowd pleaser, with a fairly long if slightly sticky finish. 85pts

Right off the bat you see a deep magenta color in the glass. Fragrant aromas of blackberry and black forest cake with hints of citrus blossom and subtle cashew oak fill the nose. The textured, dark berry fruit palate is alive with black pepper and licorice nuances. Chewy tannins coat the tongue and define the long, lingering finish.

This is McLaren Vale! Vibrant deep red with purple hues complement aromas of blackberry and cassis with nuances of chocolate and vanilla. Luscious blackberry fruit overflows from the mid-palate and is combined with fine tannins and a slate-like minerality. A full-bodied wine with a long, lingering finish, with good integration of its fruit, structural and subtle oak elements.